2025 Oakwood Cemetery Walk

You're invited to our much-anticipated annual Cemetery Walk at the historic Healy Chapel in Oakwood Cemetery. This year, we honor the legacy of some of our community’s most prominent business owners—individuals whose vision and entrepreneurship helped shape Olmsted County. We’ll also recognize the Healy Chapel itself, built in 1890 by George Healy, a striking example of historic architecture and lasting community impact.

Come walk among the stories that built our past. Meet at Historic Healy Chapel anytime between 9am and 2pm as new tours will begin often.

Blue Snow's 2nd Annual Handmade Art Market

Join us on September 13th at Thesis Beer Project for a lively and free celebration of handmade art, open to the public. From 12 PM to 6 PM, explore over 35 talented local vendors—most from right here in Rochester—each offering unique, handcrafted goods. Enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, refreshing drinks served all day by Thesis, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Stick around after the market for live music inside Thesis to keep the good vibes going into the evening!

Beargrease Fur-K Festival

Beargrease Fur-K Festival
Spirit Mountain & RiverWest Duluth – Duluth, MN

Join us in true Northland style at the Beargrease Fur-K Festival, part of the legendary John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Held at RiverWest Duluth and at the base of Spirit Mountain in Duluth, this family-friendly event combines outdoor adventure with community fun in support of the Beargrease. 

11th Annual Trunk or Treat & Downtown Candy Walk

The Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to Historic Downtown Pipestone for the FREE 11th Annual Trunk or Treat & Downtown Candy Walk on Friday, October 31st, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. With about 1,000 kids annually, this community celebration for our area’s youth is a Pipestone Area favorite! Three blocks of Main Street will be closed for safe, family-friendly fun, candy, and music!

We Dig Peter, Paul & Mary

Michael Monroe, called a “Minnesota acoustic music master” by the Star Tribune, leads this trio through classics like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Weave Me the Sunshine,” “Marvelous Little Toy,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “Day Is Done,” “I Dig Rock and Roll Music,” and top ten hits like “Puff the Magic Dragon,” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane.”

Many of these beloved songs were written by legendary artists including Bob Dylan, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot and Woody Guthrie.

Skol Vikings! Game Day vs. the Bears – Open at 8am @ Day Block Brewing

Purple pride takes over as the Vikings face the Bears, and it all starts at Day Block Brewing—just blocks from U.S. Bank Stadium.

Kick off your game day with the ultimate tailgate-style buffet, packed with fan favorites to fuel the cheer:

• Breakfast Pizzas

• French Toast

• Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

• Breakfast Potatoes

• Crispy Bacon & Savory Sausage

• Bagels

• Assorted Fresh Fruit

• Yogurt with Crunchy Granola

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Creole Christmas

Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There, Preservation Hall is dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive.

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon & Other Floydian Tales

Jonny James and the Hall Of Fames, the band that brought you The Song Remains The Same (Led Zeppelin), and the Beatles Anthology, return to celebrate Pink Floyd. Hear “Dark Side of the Moon,” in its entirety, as well as favorite selections from The Wall and Wish You Were Here. It promises to be a spooky, psychedelic evening of killer guitars and crazy synths. Floyd fans will absolutely love this premier tribute!

Happens on the following Dates:

• Oct 31, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
• Nov 1, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT

Paris Nights w/Red Hot Django Peppers & Hot Club Mania

The Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based hot club band. They are devoted to keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Also, the group is led by guitarist Ryan Picone, an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel. Also, they feature the dynamic interplay of guitarist Ian Stenlund, the soaring violin of Daniel Lentz, and the driving pulse of bassist Sean Roderick.

Lake Street Art Drop & Shop

The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop scavenger hunt series features a variety of clues and local artwork to take home. Check in with the Visit Lake Street table on Roat Osha’s patio to receive paper clues OR follow our Instagram and Facebook stories @VisitLakeStreet at 5:00 pm to see photo hints of the hidden art locations!